Payments Council of India assures "UPI will continue to remain free for consumers"

Aug 07, 2026

"Merchant service charges, where applicable, are commercial arrangements between merchants and payment service providers. They do not mean that consumers pay to use digital...

Himachal Pradesh: Five administrative officers transferred, two given additional charges

Jan 26, 2023

The Himachal Pradesh government on Thursday transferred five state service officers and gave additional charges to two IAS officers.

Govt caution restaurants on forced levy of 'service charges' on consumers

May 23, 2022

New Delhi [India], May 23 : Restaurants cannot force consumers to pay 'service charge' as it is a voluntary payment depending on the discretion...

Kerala: Crime Branch inspector removed from service on 'sexual assault' charges

Mar 11, 2023

Kerala police Chief Anil Kant on Saturday issued an order removing the Kasargod crime branch Inspector from his post for allegedly sexually assaulting a...

Hotels cannot forcibly collect service charges from customers, says senior official

Jul 06, 2022

New Delhi [India], July 6 : After the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) issued guidelines for preventing unfair trade practices and violation of consumer...

Hotels cannot forcibly collect service charges from customers: Food & Consumer Affairs

Jul 06, 2022

New Delhi [India], July 6 : After the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) issued guidelines for preventing unfair trade practices and violation of consumer...